Who can attend KiwiHacks?

All high-school students 18 and under are welcome at KiwiHacks!

I'm not a good coder. Can I come?

Absolutely — KiwiHacks is for creatives of all skill levels! We'll have workshops for beginners on how to code the basics, and everyone will finish a project.

What should I bring to the hackathon?

Bring your laptop, charger, toiletries and sleeping bag (if you plan to stay overnight), and an open mind! We'll have limited tools, a 3D printer & soldering station available. Free Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast the next day + Snacks & Drinks are all provided.

Is KiwiHacks really free?

Yes! KiwiHacks (and swag!) is completely free thanks to our generous sponsors. Just sign up, turn up, and have fun!

What can I make at KiwiHacks?

Anything you want! You can build a website, app, game, robot, or anything else you can dream up. We'll have a bunch of resources and mentors to help you out!

What if my parents are concerned?

We understand that parents want to ensure their children are safe. We have a parents guide available, and parents can reach out to us at niko@kiwihacks.org with any questions or concerns!

KiwiHacks 2026 Tickets, Saturday, May 2 at 11 am to Sunday, May 3 at 11 am

Overview

Auckland's free 24hr hackathon for high schoolers. 100+ teenagers, workshops, mentors, food and swag all included!

Sign up at kiwihacks.org — registration is only available on our website, not via Eventbrite.

KiwiHacks is a free 24-hour hackathon run by teenagers, for teenagers. If you're 18 or under, come along to meet new people, learn new skills, and build something awesome together.

Held at the GridAKL / John Lysaght Building, KiwiHacks brings together 100+ students for a full weekend of creating and experimenting. You can build any coding or hardware project you like - apps, games, websites, robots, or something totally different.

Throughout the event there will be mentors and beginner-friendly workshops to help you get started or solve problems along the way. Free Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast the next day + Snacks & Drinks are all provided, plus there are free t-shirts, swag, and prizes for some of the best projects.

It's an unforgettable weekend of coding, creativity, and collaboration, and all skill levels are welcome.

What to bring: laptop, charger, toiletries, sleeping bag (if staying overnight), and an open mind. We'll have limited tools, a 3D printer and soldering station available.

Sign up at kiwihacks.org

Auckland's free 24hr hackathon for high schoolers. 100+ teenagers, workshops, mentors, food and swag all included!

Sign up at kiwihacks.org — registration is only available on our website, not via Eventbrite.

KiwiHacks is a free 24-hour hackathon run by teenagers, for teenagers. If you're 18 or under, come along to meet new people, learn new skills, and build something awesome together.

Held at the GridAKL / John Lysaght Building, KiwiHacks brings together 100+ students for a full weekend of creating and experimenting. You can build any coding or hardware project you like - apps, games, websites, robots, or something totally different.

Throughout the event there will be mentors and beginner-friendly workshops to help you get started or solve problems along the way. Free Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast the next day + Snacks & Drinks are all provided, plus there are free t-shirts, swag, and prizes for some of the best projects.

It's an unforgettable weekend of coding, creativity, and collaboration, and all skill levels are welcome.

What to bring: laptop, charger, toiletries, sleeping bag (if staying overnight), and an open mind. We'll have limited tools, a 3D printer and soldering station available.

Sign up at kiwihacks.org

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Highlights

1 day
all ages
In person
Doors at 10:30 AM

Location

GridAKL / John Lysaght Startup Coworking space

101 Pakenham Street West

Auckland, Auckland 1010

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